Salmon Burger Recipe

Salmon Burgers So Good They May Change Your Life

I've never really been much of a burger person, but lately I can't stop thinking about burgers. Not stereotypical burgers from fast food joints, but homemade burgers with toasted buns and gourmet toppings. Burgers that are so sophisticated you can serve them at a dinner party. Burgers like this amazingly scrumptious salmon burger with pickled red onions and scallion cream cheese sauce.

I had never made a salmon burger before, and I couldn't help but wonder, as I took bite after glorious bite, why on earth did I wait so long? I suggest you don't let another minute pass without trying salmon burgers. They're delicious! To get the wonderful recipe that made me a burger lover, please read more.

Directions

Make the sauce: In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Chill until serving.

Make the pickled onions: Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Let cool before using.

Make the burgers: Pass salmon fillet through a meat grinder fitted with a large disc or cut into 1-inch pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until ground, 1 to 2 minutes.

Transfer ground salmon to a large bowl. Add scallions and lemon and lime zests; mix until well combined. Divide mixture evenly into six portions. Using a 3-inch ring mold, evenly pack one portion of the salmon mixture into ring mold to create a 3/4-inch thick patty. Repeat process with remaining salmon. Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and transfer to refrigerator until chilled, about 15 minutes.

Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat. Remove salmon patties from refrigerator and brush evenly with butter; season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush griddle with oil and place patties on griddle.

Brush cut sides of buns with remaining butter and place, cut side-down, on griddle until toasted, about 1 minute.

Place arugula in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss to combine.

Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over the top half of each hamburger bun. Top sauce with 1 tablespoon pickled onions, baby arugula, and 3 slices of avocado each. Place the salmon patties on the bottom half of each bun and sandwich with top half; serve immediately.